Large Shanxi Painted Armoire Horse The tapered profile and panelled

The tapered profile and panelled sides of other pieces in the range are repeated here

chocolate colour bookshelf is produced in a frame and panel design with an extended top

our black lacquer blanket boxes use proper dovetail joints and the distinctive circular brass hardware and red tassel give it a strong oriental style

The footrest at the bottom is great for little legs but the chair is suitable for most children up to 7 or 8 years old

soft reds browns and blues against a cream background that has darkened over the years

Large Shanxi Painted Armoire Horse The tapered profile and panelledShanxi, circa 1860 This stunning painted armoire, with its impressive size and proportions, would make a fantastic statement piece though you would need a large space to house it! It comes from Shanxi province in central China and still has its original red lacquer finish and paintings. This style of cabinet, with an open shelf section above the doors, is known as 'wanli' in Chinese. The top shelf is framed with wonderful open carvings that include a